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Alimony Attorney Doylestown

Many people have questions about determining alimony, such as whether it will be granted, and if so, how much and for how long? As experienced alimony lawyers in Doylestown, we wanted to shed some light on these frequently-asked questions.

There are no statutory guidelines for alimony like there is for child/spousal support to determine an amount and length of time; instead alimony is "need based". However, several factors will be considered in a Court's determination as to whether alimony should be granted and for what amount and time period. Those factors are:

The relative earnings and earning capacities of the parties.

The ages and the physical, mental and emotional conditions of the parties.

The sources of income of both parties including, but not limited to, medical, retirement, insurance or other benefits.

The expectancies and inheritances of the parties.

The duration of the marriage.

The contribution by one party to the education, training or increased earning power of the other party.

The extent to which it would be inappropriate for a party, because said party will be custodian of a minor child, to seek employment outside the home.

The standard of living of the parties and the time necessary to acquire sufficient education or training to enable the party seeking alimony to find appropriate employment.

The relative education of the parties and the time necessary to acquire sufficient education or training to enable the party seeking alimony to find appropriate employment.

The relative assets and liabilities of the parties.

The property brought to the marriage by either party.

The contribution of a spouse as a homemaker.

The relative needs of the parties.

The marital misconduct of either of the parties during the marriage; however, the marital misconduct of either of the parties during separation subsequent to the filing of a divorce complaint may be considered by the court in its determinations relative to alimony.

The federal, state and local tax ramifications of the alimony award.

Whether the party seeking alimony lacks sufficient property, including, but not limited to, property distributed under Chapter 35 to provide for the party's reasonable needs.

Whether the party seeking alimony is incapable of self support through appropriate employment.

Let an alimony lawyer in Doylestown from Penglase & Benson help you navigate this process. Contact us today to speak with a lawyer about your PA alimony case.

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